Category Archives: what’s “work-life balance?”

Election 2020: #CountEveryVote Rally in Boston with the Kids

Posted on 2020/11/04 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 4th 2020 . Boy: We shouldn’t have to worry about the outcome of this election! Me: Why? Boy: Because I’m a KID! Me: I think you mean, you shouldn’t have to worry about whether this election is fair. … Continue reading →

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Girl Meets Piano

Posted on 2020/11/02 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 1st 2020 AT RISE: It is late morning Sunday, the ‘rents are out -sans enfants– for a much anticipated matin a Cheteau CostCo. Him: Remember if you feel overwhelmed, it’s okay to pull over into a side aisle … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Halloween 2020

Posted on 2020/10/31 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 31st 2020 For a holiday during this pandemic, we could have done worse. . 2020-10-31 CircusKitchen Halloween 2020 [2:14]: . . Earlier in the day we even had CJ’s “Greedy Monster” friends over for a little outdoor gathering … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: Aminalz at Skool n’ Stuf

Posted on 2020/10/29 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 29th 2020 This school day begins one of my favorite ways: . And also: . Also, is there a word for “Going outside in the rain?” . There were also plenty of unbeautiful moments in the day to … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: CircusKitchen Recess

Posted on 2020/10/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 22nd 2020 Here is Gavin doing self-directed exercise at home for “Gym” today. OK I might have directed a little bit, but huzzah! he can juggle on the rolla bolla. Until he needs to go to the bathroom … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: No Please, Come On In

Posted on 2020/10/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 20th 2020 It is afternoon, after “school” in the homestead. Daddy is home from work taking his afternoon rest. Mom is spent from her various efforts today, sitting up on the other side of the bed, operating her … Continue reading →

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Condo Bike Day!

Posted on 2020/10/17 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 17th 2020 This Condo “BIKE DAY!” I organized turned out better than I could have hoped. In addition to purging, organizing and cleaning the whole bike parking section of the garage, we also habilitated a bunch of kids … Continue reading →

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Jenny the Juggler on Boston Public Radio (re: Pandemic Stimulus)

Posted on 2020/10/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 16th 2020 On this day I allowed my attention to drift from the Home School long enough to call into my favorite radio show to check in with hosts Margery Egan and Jim Braude to opine about both … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Zoom Guest Star

Posted on 2020/10/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 6th 2020 2010-10-07 Laughter League Zoom with ClaraJane [O:11]:https://youtu.be/EObT9acxtk0 Be still my heart. 💕

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AT RISE: Have You Seen My Slippers

Posted on 2020/10/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 2nd 2020 AT RISE: It is morning in the Distance Learning Environment. Boy is at his desk waiting to show Mom something on his computer. Mom is shuffling distractedly around the house, uncaffeinated as of yet. MOM: [Muttering … Continue reading →

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